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Dodge criticized for using King voiceover Black AIDS Institute in Super Bowl ad launches new programs Black AIDS Institute announces retirement of president and CEO Phill Wilson, new board members, new staff, new partnerships, new programs By Freddie Allen Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire As part of a new strategic plan to pre- pare for the next generation of Black HIV/ AIDS response, the Black AIDS Institute an- nounced several organizational changes, in- cluding the retirement of long-time president and CEO, Phill Wilson. Wilson launched the Black AIDS Institute Some Super Bowl watchers were dismayed by the use of a Martin Luther in 1999 with a clear mantra (“Our People, King Jr. voiceover in the Dodge truck commercial. SCREEN SHOT/YOUTUBE.COM Our Problem, Our Solution”) and mission, “to stop the AIDS pandemic in black com- By Lauren Victoria Burke “Neither @TheKingCenter munities by engaging and mobilizing black NNPA Newswire Contributor nor @BerniceKing is the entity leaders, institutions and individuals in efforts “Everybody can be great,” Dr. that approves the use of #MLK’s to confront HIV from a uniquely and unapol- King said in a speech in 1968, words or imagery for use in mer- ogetically black point of view. two months before he was mur- chandise, entertainment (movies, “In order for a movement to endure, there dered. “You only need a heart full music, artwork, etc) or adver- must be a plan for the future,” said Wilson, in of grace; soul generated by love.” tisement, including tonight’s @ a statement. “Stepping down as the president The advertisement featured Dodge #SuperBowl commer- and CEO of the institute, where I have had images of football players, cow- cial,” The King Center tweet the privilege of serving for the last 19 years, boys, U.S. troops and fi rst re- stated not long after the ad was is bittersweet for me. I have been involved sponders as a backdrop to King’s broadcast. in this fi ght for almost my entire adult life.” voiceover. The advertisement April 4, 2018 was the 50th The statement continued: “In 1983, when ended with an image of a soldier, anniversary of the assassination I started doing this work, none of us could a Dodge truck, and the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have imagined this mysterious new disease, “Built to Serve.” in Memphis, Tennessee, at the fi rst identifi ed at U.C.L.A. Medical Center, Black AIDS Institute President and CEO Phill Wilson leaves the Institute well positioned to take The commercial for Dodge hands of James Earl Ray. would become the defi ning health issue of on the challenges of future. BLACK AIDS INSTITUTE trucks provoked protest on social “The worst commercials are our generation. We are at a turning point. media shortly after it aired from those that use icons like Martin Are we going to build on the remarkable ad- In the statement Wilson said that the insti- changes set forth by the board to prepare for many Super Bowl LII viewers. Luther King Jr to sell things like vances we have made over the last decade tute is committed to doing everything in its a new generation of capacity building, ad- It also induced a reaction tweet a Dodge Ram truck,” tweeted and continue to push forward and fi nally end power to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, espe- vocacy, mobilization and service delivery,” from the The King Center and of the HIV/AIDS epidemic or are we going cially in black communities. Bernice King, the daughter of the Dodge to go back to the dark days of despair and “The time is right. The organization has AIDS late civil rights leader. Continued on page 3 death?” the infrastructure and capacity to do the Continued on page 3 Forward Lookers Federated Club continues its long standing tradition
By Jackie Hampton ness. Wiley, a local entrepreneur, Publisher is co-owner of Westhaven Me- For more than 30 years, the morial Funeral Home. ladies of the Forward Lookers Pastor C. J. Rhodes was the Federated Club has hosted an guest speaker. In his speech he annual heritage luncheon during said, “I will submit to you that Black History Month. This year the way this federation will sus- was no different, as this marked tain its’ work is by doing the very 32 years of service for these thing that is in your name, by leading and linked ladies. continuing to look ‘forward.’” On the morning of Feb. 3, the He gave the analogy of driv- Jackson State University Cen- ing a car or truck. “You have ter ballrooms were transformed three primary pieces of glass: the into an oasis of purple and blue, Members of the Forward Lookers Federated Club rear view mirror, side mirror and signifying loyalty and wisdom the windshield. He said the rear as hundreds of ladies and men where he earned an associate ated Club. elor of science degree. In 1968 recipient of 13 honorary doctor- and side mirrors are important gathered for this annual celebra- arts degree in pre-occupational Violet Estell Williams was the she was the fi rst woman of color ate degrees. but they are smaller for a reason, tion. therapy. He is an elementary recipient of the Uplift Award. employed by the Jackson Public Audrey Bernice Wiley has and one should not look through During the luncheon two education major. During the 60’s Williams was School District. In her fi rst three been described as the epitome those mirrors very long. He said, $1500 scholarships were pre- Lewis is a graduate of John L. actively involved in the Civil years she was awarded “Teacher of service. Whether it is in the “You have to keep your eyes on sented by Carol Cooper, imme- Mclaurin High School in Little Rights Movement. She partici- of the Year.” community providing comfort the road in front of you.” diate past president of the For- Rock, Ark. She was recruited by pated in the March on Wash- John Perkins was the recipient and professionalism to grieving He said it is good to look back ward Lookers Federated Club. MVSU in 2016 because of her ington, the Mississippi March of the Heritage Award. He is a families, cooking and serving a from time to time so that you The recipients of the scholar- leadership skills, community in- and was among the attendees of civil rights legend, well known delicious meal at special events, will know what can derail you; ships were Javon Allen Cross volvement and musical talents. the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther for being an advocate for those or giving of her time, talent and but if you only look back, you of Tougaloo College and Rachel She is also an elementary educa- King Jr. She also worked with who cannot speak for them- treasure through community and may wreck your vehicle. “There- Lewis of Mississippi Valley tion major. the Young Freedom Riders from selves. Perkins is a minister and church events, Wiley believes in fore, Rhodes stated, “one must State University. The highlight of the luncheon the East. She graduated from an author of a plethora of books. living out the words of the hymn continue to make present day Cross is a 2013 graduate of was the presentation of three Tougaloo College Daniel Hand He is a victim of abuse that has “If I Can Help Somebody as I history, otherwise, there is a risk Greenwood High School in prestigious awards by Evelyn Prep High School and continued survived and thrived without be- Pass Along.” Wiley is a graduate of wrecking the successes and Greenwood, Miss. He attended Legette, also a former president her education at Jackson Col- coming bitter. He received lim- of Jackson State University with progresses of the journey. Holmes Community College of the Forward Lookers Feder- lege where she received a bach- ited formal education but is the degrees in education and busi- See photos on page 16.
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AIDS Continued from page 1 said Wilson. “I am very proud is Black AIDS Awareness day awareness-raising about what’s of the work we have done over at the Black AIDS Institute’” happening there. We have been the last 19 years and of the or- says Raniyah Copeland, the in- on the frontline of training and ganization’s commitment to stitute’s director of programs. capacity building in the South. new leadership. That commit- “Our staff are of the communi- I am particularly excited that ment is more important now ties we serve. We are black men we are going to be housing our than ever before.” and women. We are black peo- policy and advocacy work in Pursuing new executive ple living with HIV/AIDS or at the south and looking forward leadership is a part of a larger high risk of infection. We live, to having Maxx join me in At- effort on the part of the Institute work, pray and play in the com- lanta.” to prepare for the next genera- munities we serve. We don’t “We can’t achieve our goals tion of HIV/AIDS response in need to do ‘outreach’ because in the HIV/AIDS epidemic na- Black communities. we are there 24/7.” tionally unless we work harder Ahead of the Curve The institute has recent- in the South to reduce new From the African-American ly brought on new staff to infections, bring more people HIV University (AAHU) and strengthen their capacity, like into care and eliminate stigma Black Treatment Advocates Maxx Boykin (previously with and discrimination,” said Mi- Network, to the ground-break- AIDS Foundation of Chicago) lan. “The statistics and reality ing State of AIDS in Black to work on a new advocacy and in the South are dire, especially America reports and acknowl- policy initiative, Maya Mer- for African Americans and we edgements of black excellence riweather to work on mobili- must focus on them now.” at the annual Heroes in The zation, and Saron Selassie to Passing the Mantle Struggle Awards Gala, the in- strengthen the Institute’s moni- “For those of us who have stitute has been relentless in its toring and evaluation work. On been doing the work and stand- focus on black communities. World AIDS Day, the Institute ing with Phill shoulder-to- The organization enlisted tra- launched a new website and a shoulder for many years, it will ditional black institutions, such redesigned Black AIDS Week- be hard to imagine this work as the NAACP, black fraterni- ly, the organization’s electronic without him,” said Munar. ties and sororities, black jour- newsletter, to more effectively “But this transition is not about nalists in mainstream media reach people who use smart- Phill Wilson, it’s really about and black-owned publications, phones to access health infor- a mission, a vision, a commit- and others, to commit to rais- mation. ment to mobilize a community, ing awareness, fighting stigma, Jesse Milan, president and to leverage influence wherever increasing HIV/AIDS literacy CEO of AIDS United and chair we can, to eliminate AIDS and and mobilizing black people. It emeritus of the institute’s board, make this world a better place launched the Black Hollywood notes that the institute has also for people who are affected by Task Force on HIV, currently been developing programs to HIV.” co-chaired by Jussie Smollett, help end the epidemic through “It is with great pride and star of the FOX musical drama its Los Angeles-based direct role modeling that the Black “Empire,” and veteran actress service efforts. “On February AIDS Institute shows that you and humanitarian Vanessa Wil- 7, National Black HIV/AIDS can have an organization that liams, to leverage the power of Awareness Day, the Institute, can grow a budget, have a vi- celebrity to amplify messages in partnership with St. John’s brant and fully-engaged board about prevention, testing, treat- Well Child & Family Center, a of directors and be founded by ment and ending stigma. federally-qualified, community a brilliant, courageous, creative “We have always been ahead health center in Los Angeles, man who knows when it is time of the curve in understanding launched the first black PrEP to pass the mantle,” says How- HIV/AIDS and how it relates clinic in Los Angeles. Later ard. to the black community,” says this spring, the partnership will “This is an important mo- institute board chair, Grazell open a black men’s primary ment,” says Munar. “Phill is Howard. “This change is a con- care clinic in the Leimert Park passing the baton onto a newer tinuation of that legacy. The area of L.A. A black gay men’s generation. He’s leaving the or- search for new executive lead- drop-in center will launch in ganization on a strong footing ership is a part of a new strategic Compton during the fall. “The so that it can continue to march plan. We have brought on new PrEP clinic, the men’s primary forward.” board members like Represen- care clinic and the black gay Freddie Allen is the editor- tative Donna M. Christensen men’s drop-in center will help in-chief of the NNPA Newswire (retired), Dr. David Cook, Da- us achieve a new dimension of and BlackPressUSA.com. Allen vid Munar and Gina Brown to our mission,” Milan says. is also a frequent contributor help us with expand our policy “We are proud to build on to the Black AIDS Weekly. You work, our clinical services and Phill’s bold and unapologetic can follow him on Twitter @ add black-women programs, legacy through direct service, freddieallenjr. respectively. We’ve also re-en- new policy, initiatives to ad- ergized our Black Hollywood dress black women and HIV, Task Force on AIDS with new and other efforts that will ambassadors and supporters codify Phill’s vision of ending like Ledisi, Karamo Brown, AIDS,” says Copeland. Taraji P. Henson, Alfre Wood- Rather than resting on past ard and Van Jones.” successes, the Black AIDS In- Board member David Munar, stitute is “going where the epi- the president and CEO of the demic’s trajectory is calling it Howard Brown Health Center to go,” says Munar, who calls in Chicago, says “almost every the new initiatives “excellent milestone in the fight against examples” of how the organi- AIDS domestically, and in zation is transforming in ways some cases internationally, has that will allow it to thrive with- been paved by the Black AIDS out Wilson at the helm. “It’s Institute, and that’s a credit to exactly what every community the institution and its many sup- needs to be doing. BAI wants to porters and affiliates across the do it first in its own backyard, country.” then help others across the Codifying Wilson’s Vision country replicate similar strate- Wilson leaves the Institute gies.” well positioned to take on the “Such approaches are partic- challenges of future. ularly important in the South,” The organization is staffed National Capacity Building by the next generation of HIV/ manager Leisha McKinley- AIDS activists and organiz- Beach says. “The Institute ers, whose work embodies has become one of the driving the Institute’s commitment to forces for ending the AIDS epi- helping black communities demic in America due in part save themselves through their to its work in southern states, lived experience. “Every day where most blacks live, and
Dodge Continued from page 1 Boston Globe Deputy Bureau become an annual time to ana- Chief Matt Viser. He wasn’t the lyze and study the many market- only one who noticed. ing strategy, as well as the “hits “So, Ram Truck appropriated and misses” of the ads seen dur- Martin Luther King Jr. and used ing the game. an all white cast + 1 token black It’s likely that the ad featur- to sell trucks to Trump support- ing King’s voice and words will ers as if we’re back in the 1950s. likely be the source of analysis #SuperBowl,” stated Lucy Am- over the coming days. The ad ato on Twitter. might also reignite discussion “Using a “Martin Luther on some of the decisions being King” speech and completely made by Dexter King and Mar- taking it OUT OF CONTEXT tin Luther King III regarding the for a truck commercial is a dis- use of their father’s image and grace,” another Twitter user re- words. acted in a typical statement. Lauren Victoria Burke is an Super Bowl advertisements independent journalist, political have become an annual obses- analyst and a frequent contribu- sion as the expensive and tar- tor to the NNPA Newswire and geted marketing to a huge audi- BlackPressUSA.com. She can ence has become a place where be contacted at LBurke007@ products are debuted for the first gmail.com and on Twitter at @ time. Super Bowl ads have also LVBurke. COMMUNITY
4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 www.mississippilink.com ‘Dr. Doom’ JSU legend, former AARP Mississippi names Houston Oiler Brazile enters Gwendolyn Spencer Prater Pro Football Hall of Fame new state president
Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Link Newswire Gwendolyn Spencer Prater, Robert Brazile became the fourth Jack- Ph.D. of Madison has been son State University Tiger to be voted to appointed as the new state the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday – president of AARP Mississip- the eve of Super Bowl LII. pi. State president is AARP’s Brazile, who was nicknamed “Dr. Doom” highest volunteer position during his pro playing days, was a senior in Mississippi, representing nominee who was elected by the 47-mem- 285,000 AARP members in ber selection committee. the state. In partnership with Brazile joins Walter Payton – his former the state director, volunteers JSU teammate and roommate; Lem Bar- and staff, the state president ney; and Jackie Slater as an offi cial mem- helps the organization achieve ber of the pantheon of NFL greats. its vision, mission and strate- Green Bay guard Jerry Kramer joins gic priorities. Brazile as the other senior nominee in the Prater previously served as a 2018 class. The fi ve modern-era nominees member of the AARP Missis- include Ray Lewis, Terrell Owens, Randy sippi Executive Council where Moss, Brian Urlacher and Brian Dawkins. she helped shape AARP’s stra- Brazile, who was recruited to Jackson Jackson State University alum Robert Brazile was a tegic direction in the state. State as a tight end, dominated the SWAC fi erce defensive pass rusher known as “Dr. Doom.” The She is dean emerita of the as a linebacker before going on to redefi ne former Houston Oilers’ standout ended his career with School of Social Work and the position with the Houston Oilers. He 1,281 tackles and 13 interceptions. College of Public Service at was the rare combination of size, speed, Jackson State University. She agility and an incredible football IQ. began her career as a social In 1975, JSU had three players drafted in worker and started her teach- the fi rst round of the NFL and NBA drafts ing career at Jackson State (Brazile of the Houston Oilers; Eugene University. Short of the New York Knicks; and Payton Prater became the founding of the Chicago Bears. dean of the School of Social After a stellar career at JSU, Brazile was Work in 1978. In 2003, she Williams selected as the sixth overall pick in the became the founding dean 1975 draft by the Oilers. While with the of the College of Public Ser- the quality of life for all as we versity of Mississippi Medi- Oilers, Brazile was selected as the NFL vice, which encompassed the age.” cal Center Geriatric Center, Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1975. School of Social Work, the Prater earned a Bachelor of the Mississippi Public Health For the next seven straight seasons he School of Health Sciences and Arts in Sociology from Touga- Institute, Jackson-Hinds Com- was named to the Pro Bowl, as well as the School of Policy and Plan- loo College, Master of Social prehensive Health Center, the making the All-Pro team for six straight ning. Work from The Ohio State Foundation for the Mid South years. During his 10-year career, he never “We are delighted to have Dr. University and Doctor of Phi- and the Public Policy Center missed a game. He was later named to the Prater serve as state president losophy from the University of Mississippi. 1970s All-Decade Team. for AARP Mississippi,” said of Southern California. She Prater is a native of Vicks- Brazile ended his pro playing career with AARP Mississippi State Di- also is a licensed clinical so- burg. She is married to Dr. the second most tackles (1,281) in Oilers rector Kimberly L. Campbell, cial worker. Wesley Prater, and they have history. Esq. “She brings extensive Brazile She has published exten- two adult children and four experience in policy, commu- sively and spoken interna- grandchildren. She is a mem- nity development, advocacy tionally on mental health, ber of Alpha Kappa Alpha and volunteer leadership. Dr. community development and Sorority, Inc. and The Links, Prater has the expertise as well leadership. She has served as a Inc. Prater is a member of as passion to champion posi- consultant for the Mississippi New Hope Baptist Church in tive social change and enhance Council on Aging, the Uni- Jackson. www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Coalition of Black Organizations to hold United Nations protest against Trump insults February 15
Mississippi Link Newswire the World Bank and the IMF in am proud to stand with our sis- #ProudAfricans, a coalition collusion with corrupt regimes ters and brothers in the diaspora of African, Caribbean and Afri- generally maintained in power in repudiating the foul-mouthed can-American human rights and by U.S. and European govern- insults that spewed recently professional organizations, will ments.” from the current occupant of the lead a protest rally outside the IBW says the coalition aims White House. We will not be United Nations Headquarters at to issue “a set of demands to the disrespected,” Daniels stated. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Park White House, the United Na- Bourema Niambele, a leader in New York City Feb. 15 to de- tions, and other International of New York City-based African nounce the recent racist and big- organizations to address the Diaspora Coalition for Justice, oted anti-Africa comments by socio-economic and political one of the protest organizers, U.S. President Donald Trump, marginalization of Africans and says, “Donald Trump represents according to the Institute of African descendants all over the the kind of racism towards Af- the Black World 21st Century world.” ricans and African immigrants (IBW), a member of the coali- #ProudAfricans Coalition has that we see around the world tion. been organized by the United today. As the world now knows The “Repudiating and Edu- African Congress (UAC), a New from the recent CNN expose, cating Trump” Protest Rally York-based organization repre- Africans are even being auc- will take place at 11 a.m. on 47 senting African immigrants in tioned into slavery in Libya. Street between First and Second the U.S. The UAC is led by Mo- This is the 21st century and we Avenues. hammed Nurhussein, chairman, will not stand for it.” Recent insults from Trump, and Sidique Wai, president and The rally is expected to draw reportedly referring to Haiti and national spokesperson. large numbers of people from African nations as S***hole “We are Africans of diverse the continental African immi- countries during and Oval Of- backgrounds from across the grant, African-American, Ca- fice meeting, have apparently continent and the diaspora who ribbean-American and Latino sparked an uprising in which are proud of our heritage, who communities from the Tri-State numerous other issues are being have come together to denounce area and across the nation. brought to the surface. Those is- strongly, without stooping to his The coalition’s priorities are sues include the relationship be- level of depravity, the vile and anchored by the framework of tween Africa and the U. S. and racist characterization of people “Protest, Policy, Power” and the widespread mistreatment of of African descent by the cur- speakers will challenge the cur- nations of color. rent occupant of the House that rent socio-economic policies “The rally will also highlight enslaved Africans built,” states that negatively impact African the past and continuing contri- Nurhussein. a retired physician, communities at the local, na- butions by people of African in the release, which also quotes tional and international levels descent to the creation of wealth other leaders. and will offer a number of solu- and prosperity in the United “As an Immigrant from Mo- tions. In so doing, participating States and other Western coun- rocco and as a human rights ac- organizations will broaden and tries. In addition, the coalition tivist and community organizer I deepen their alliances for uni- will denounce the brutal ex- also denounce the hateful words fied actions moving forward. ploitation of African migrants used to describe my beautiful In addition to United African whose plight was highlighted motherland Africa,” said Souad Congress (UAC) and IBW, the in a recent CNN expose show- Kirama founder and director of protest rally is endorsed by Give ing auctions of African migrants New Horizon Center for Advo- Them A Hand Foundation, Afri- who have been enslaved in Lib- cacy and Development. “We are can Diaspora Coalition for Jus- ya,” states a release from IBW. here in this wonderful newly tice, Nextmedia.tv, The Black It continues, “At the UN rally, founded coalition to say it loud Star News, African Women the coalition will raise public and clear #ProudAfrican!” Solidarity Action for Develop- awareness of the thousands of IBW President/CEO Ron ment, African Hope Committee, young Africans who continue Daniels, a distinguished CUNY African Commission of New- to drown during desperate voy- professor, is one of the chief ark, New Jersey, and the African ages across the Mediterranean organizers of the protest rally Human Rights Commission. to seek employment in Europe at the UN. “As president of the For more information on the because the economies of their Institute of the Black World 21st protest: 212-340-1975; info@ own countries have been rav- Century and convener of the nextmedia.tv; or Facebook: aged by policies imposed by Pan African Unity Dialogue, I proudafricansempowerment.
Hinds County School District Weekly Update
On February 24, 2018, Hinds County School District will host its annual job fair at Byram Middle School from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 www.mississippilink.com JPS showcases cadet excellence at 6th Annual JROTC Military Gala
The annual Military Gala showcases the JROTC Program at all seven JPS high schools JPS Interim Superintendent Freddrick Murray and City of Col. (Ret.) Paul Willis accompanied by his wife, Dorothene. and Powell Academy of Military Science. Jackson Chief Administrative Offi cer Robert Blaine
Mississippi Link Newswire Jones, director of Commer- leaders worldwide to break the board, I would like to salute lighted its accomplishments ners, Ben Minnifi eld and More than 900 JROTC ca- cial Software Engineering at corporate glass ceiling.” you for the outstanding work with strategic partners, such Cynthia Skinner, for creating dets and guests participated Microsoft, and Joy Addison, Addison is a senior double that you do throughout the as: strategic initiatives benefi tting in Jackson Public Schools 6th a student at the University of major in broadcast journalism year,” said Murray. “I especial- • Military Order of World hundreds of JPS cadets. Annual JROTC Military Gala Mississippi. and psychology at the Univer- ly want to commend the cadets Wars for sponsoring fi ve ca- • Jackson State University’s December 15, 2017. Cadets, At Microsoft, Jones is re- sity of Mississippi. She has for their exceptional perfor- dets to attend the four-day Interdisciplinary Nanotoxicity instructors, parents and oth- sponsible for early adoption competed twice in the Miss mance in all of their endeav- Youth Leadership Conference Summer Institute for hosting ers attended the formal event among computer science uni- Mississippi Scholarship Pag- ors. I encourage you to remain in Huntsville, Alabama. a six-week program focused held at the Jackson Convention versities across North Ameri- eant where her work for service focused and continue to strive • Mississippi Army National on research in computational Complex. ca. She spends most of her time men and women began. Her for excellence.” Guard and Military Entrance chemistry for 24 cadets a year. The annual program is an working with university stu- platform – SOS for Save our According to Murray and Processing Station for spon- • 100 Black Men of Jackson, opportunity to celebrate the dents on the Microsoft platform Servicemen – is a Post-Trau- others, JROTC has many suc- soring the Annual Cadet of the Inc. for obtaining a $100,000 excellence, accomplishments and creating the developers of matic Stress Disorder (PTSD) cesses worth celebrating, in- Year Awards where the top 30 grant from Hilton Corpora- and contributions of the JPS tomorrow. Her remarkable ca- awareness campaign inspired cluding: cadets were formally recog- tion, enabling 100 JPS cadets JROTC Program. The gala reer has led to opportunities at by her father, a 90 percent dis- • A 95 percent graduation nized. to attend a six-day residential also exposes cadets to a for- Disney, State Farm and Veri- abled veteran who served three rate for JROTC cadets. • West Point Society of Jack- aviation program at Pensacola mal military dining experience zon. Notably, Jones is a product combat tours in Iraq. Last • A 94 percent acceptance son, West Point Offi ce of Di- Naval Air Station in Florida. while encouraging camarade- of the JROTC Program of Ro- spring, she enlisted the support rate to colleges and universi- versity, Inclusion and Equal The agenda for the evening rie among the cadets and their swell High School in Roswell, of the JPS JROTC Program to ties. Opportunity and Jackson State included gala toasts, a read- instructors from all seven JPS Georgia. As co-founder of the host a PTSD awareness event • An average of $3.5 million University (multiple units) for ing of the history of JROTC high schools. Tech World’s Half Facebook in Jackson. in scholarship offers. sponsoring the Annual Lead- and recognition of fallen com- Col. (Ret.) Paul Willis is the community and an executive JPS Interim Superintendent • More than 30,000 hours of ership, Ethics, and Diversity rades. director of the Jackson Public member of CloudGirls.org, she Freddrick Murray was in atten- community service in the Jack- Workshop for 200 JPS cadets JROTC cadet leaders from Schools JROTC Program. realizes her mission “to inspire dance and provided remarks. son metro area. and 50 educators. all seven JPS high schools Guest speakers were Rokeya and enable future innovative “On behalf of our entire Additionally, JROTC high- • Innovative Learning Part- conducted the program.
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www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Hinds CC Raymond Campus Gore Gallery at Mississippi preview day draws crowd College hosts new show
The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire Art lovers are invited to a new show at the Terry High School seniors Gore Gallery at Mississippi College that runs Boyd Chase and Emerril Green through February 23. hope to make it all add up for The MC Art Department is hosting the works them as they transition soon into of Mississippi artists Diane Williams and Kira college from high school. Cummings. The show opened February 1 on the “My parents want me to go to Clinton campus. It’s free and open to the public. either here or Mississippi State Williams is a talented quilter, storyteller and fi rst,” Chase said, speaking to fi ber artist. The Jackson resident has traveled instructors in the mathematics across America telling many original stories in department at Hinds Commu- her own unique way. She weaves her tales from nity College Raymond Campus books, history, myths, legends and folktales. Feb. 2 for Preview Day. “I’m Williams uses silk yarns, beads, stones and vi- looking at studying biomedical brant colors to make traditional quilts. engineering.” A 2011 Jackson State University graduate, Chase and Green, who’s Cummings received her bachelor’s degree looking into Hinds’ multiple in painting and minor in graphic design. The computer-related technology Jackson native is an oil painter whose works programs, were among more explore aspects of femininity. She often incor- than 800 high school seniors porates fl owers, fruits and vegetables into her and their parents who attended paintings. She also does pyrography or wood- the event at the Mayo Gym. burning. Her artistic images include Pokémon, The annual exhibition features professional wrestlers, hip-hop artists and ani- all the college’s academic and mals, among other things. career-tech programs, activities The initial show runs at the Spaugh Gal- and organizations Hinds has to Williams lery inside the Gore Gallery. Mixed with the offer. art show is music supplied by “Mack & Arm- The Gore Gallery at 199 Monroe Street is Prospective students from strong,” or Nellie Mac and Caleb Armstrong. located behind MC’s Leland Speed Library. high schools in and around On Feb. 2, the MC gallery hosted a brown Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. Jackson and from Vicksburg Career success in healthcare March 2, 8 a.m. to noon, March bag lunch with Diane Williams to present a lec- until 3 p.m. It is open 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday eve- toured the campus and inter- fi gures to run in several families Madness recruiting event ture titled “The Historic Journey of the African nings. acted with students and faculty present for the event. Jackson Campus-Nursing/Al- American Quilter.” The program was sponsored For more details, contact Gore Gallery di- about admissions, scholarships, “It’ll be nursing, since I like lied Health Center, March 8, 5 in part by the Mississippi Humanities Council. rector Randy Jolly at 601-925-3880 or rjolly@ fi nancial aid, majors, housing, helping people,” said Tyra Wil- p.m. to 7 p.m., Nursing and Al- It’s free. mc.edu. student life and more. son, a Warren Central High lied Health Spring Showcase For high schoolers, it’s a time School senior who attended Pre- Rankin Campus College Day to fi nd out how Hinds’ programs view Day with her mother, Ka- recruiting event, Muse Center, of study can build a successful tie Guise, and sister, Jada Guise, March 23, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 career. also a Warren Central senior. a.m. “I found out about all the dif- Upcoming similar events at Jackson Campus-Academic/ MDE announces mid-year lottery ferent projects and blueprints Hinds locations include: Technical Center, April 6, 9 a.m. they can do in the Fab Lab,” said Utica Campus, Feb. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., College Carnival re- The Mississippi Link Newswire Del Money, a senior at Jim Hill to noon, “See Ya at the U” re- cruiting event that have been made available arships to parents of students High School who checked out cruiting event Vicksburg-Warren Campus, The Mississippi Department by families who opted not to with disabilities who want to the latest prototypes coming off Kendall Agricultural Com- April 10, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Spring of Education announced plans participate in the program. remove their child from a pub- the 3-D printers used in the col- plex, Raymond Campus, Feb. Sign-Up Day recruiting event today for a lottery on Febru- Established by the Equal lic school to seek educational lege’s Engineering and Drafting 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ag Expo For more information about ary 8 to award 90 Education Opportunity for Students with services elsewhere. Design program. “I want to try 2018 these special events, visit hub. Scholarship Accounts (ESA) Special Needs Act of 2015, the For the 2017-18 school to be an architect.” Vicksburg-Warren Campus, hindscc.edu/events. for the 2017-18 school year ESA program provides schol- year, the law provides for 435 ESA accounts. Though all 435 scholarships were awarded before the start of the school year, 90 scholarships have gone unused and will be redis- tributed. All eligible applications re- ceived for the 2017-18 school year that have not yet been awarded will be included in the lottery. Only complete, eli- gible applications will qualify for the lottery. Letters will be mailed to awardees February 9. Additional applicants who would like to be considered for 2017-18 school year lot- tery must submit an applica- tion by February 6. Any eligi- ble applications received after February 6 will be considered for the 2018-19 school year. ESAs for the 2017-18 school year are $6,494. State law re- quires ESAs to adjust annually to proportional changes in the base student cost of MAEP, Mississippi’s public education funding formula. Children with an active In- dividualized Education Pro- gram (IEP) within five years from the date of application are eligible to apply for the ESA program. To participate in the pro- gram: • the applicant must be a Mississippi resident; • the student must have had an active Individualized Edu- cation Program (IEP) within five years of the date of appli- cation; and • the parent must sign an agreement to adhere to the rules of participation. Parents who are accepted into the program will be reim- bursed for expenses quarterly after submission of a reim- bursement request with proper documentation of expenses incurred. Funds can also be paid quarterly directly to an educational service provider if approved by the parent. For more information, visit www.mde.k12.ms.us/OSE/ESA 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Child Welfare conference JSU professor honored by Igbo keynote will tell how ADHD son community defi ed odds to star in ‘Empire’
jsumsnews.com peractivity disorder. Also, Mayberry The son of keynote speaker Andria operates a foundation whose mission Mayberry delivers strong perfor- is to empower parents and mothers to mances weekly in his dramatic role raise successful children despite the on Fox’s “Empire,” but Mayberry odds. will tell an audience at the Missis- Other conference speakers will be sippi Child Welfare Institute Confer- attorney Johnnie McDaniels (Hen- ence (MCWIC) that his success didn’t ley-Young Juvenile Justice Center in come easy because of the heartthrob’s Jackson); Dr. Mary Figueroa (Family ADHD. Health Center in Laurel); and Andria The 16th annual conference by the Mayberry (Ms. Berry Cares Founda- School of Social Work in the College tion of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). of Public Service will be Feb. 8-9. MCWIC provides professional de- The event, themed “Caring People velopment and networking opportuni- Passing the Torch of Hope for Child ties to diverse professionals, students, Welfare and Child Safety,” will be in faculty and committed child welfare the downtown Jackson Marriot, 200 individuals in the community. E. Amite Street. To register for MCWIC, visit www. Mayberry will deliver her key- jsums.edu/marketplace and click on note address Friday, Feb. 9. She is a “MS Child Welfare Institute Confer- single mother of two children – one ence” box. Ngwudike of whom is actor/rapper Bryshere Y. For more information, contact Dr. Gray, 24, who portrays Hakeem Lyon Theresia Johnson-Ratliff, 601-979- in the television drama series. Gray 8899, or Dr. Isiah Marshall Jr., 601- jsumsnews.com Bryshere Gray and mother Andria Mayberry 979-8896. has long suffered attention-defi cit hy- Benjamin C. Ngwudike, professor of education- al leadership, was recently honored by the Igbo Community Association of Mississippi (ICAM) for his service as president to the state-wide or- ganization. Jackson mayor honors JSU students One of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups, Igbo tribe members mainly occupy the Southern East- ern and Delta geographical regions of the country – one of the most populous locations in Africa. with proclamation for advocacy The service honor recognizes the positive im- pact community leaders, like Ngwudike, have on Mississippi residents who are descendants of against human traffi cking the Igbo tribe. The organization’s main goal is to contribute to the advancement, development and higher education of Mississippi residents who are By L.aToya Hentz-Moore members of this unique group. jsumsnews.com “I’m delighted that my people honored me because they appreciated my leadership quali- Mayor Chokwe Lumumba pre- ties during my tenure as the president of the Igbo sented a proclamation to Jackson Community Association of Mississippi,” Ngwu- State University student advocate dike said. Deshayla Jackson recognizing Jan- The professor served as vice president for uary as Human Traffi cking Aware- ICAM from 2012-2013 and as president from ness Month, especially with I-20 2014-2015. During his tenure, he implemented being an artery for illegal trans- many programs, such as assisting students of Igbo port. descent by providing them with stipends to off- “Jackson’s placement is ideal for set educational costs. He also started a signature human traffi cking with so many in- program called the “Igbo Day Celebration.” The terstates to major cities like Mem- event takes place every two years, and it show- phis, Atlanta and New Orleans. cases the Igbo culture to the larger Mississippi Jackson is a major drop-off and community. People of Igbo descent also meet at pick-up spot,” Jackson said. the celebration to develop a stronger network in Before accepting the proclama- the state. tion, several students from the A two-time alum of JSU, Ngwudike gradu- School of Social Work at Jackson ated with a M.S. in social science education and State University met with Lumum- a Ph.D. in educational administration and supervi- ba. They discussed the prevalence sion. Currently, he is the interim chair of Depart- of human traffi cking in the Jackson ment of Educational Leadership in the College of area, the need for community in- Education and Human Development. volvement and yearly recognition of human traffi cking. “What really drove my heart to this issue was that Jackson has a huge problem with human traffi ck- ing and it’s not being addressed,” said Jackson, a senior social work major. The four students were Jackson, Michael Peterson, Kamri Williams Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba (right) presents proclamation to JSU School of Social Work/College of Public Ser- and Niasha Stewart. Leading the vice student Deshayla Jackson for advocacy against Human Traffi cking. Social Work Professor Brian Anderson (left) initiative were JSU professors Bri- is one of two instructors that led the initiative. an Anderson and Trenia Allen, both in the School of Social Work in the In 2016, President Barack Obama ery and Human Traffi cking Pre- awareness of sexual slavery and College of Public Service. declared January as National Slav- vention Month in hopes of raising human traffi cking worldwide. JSU in top 20 among 50 best online colleges
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www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 State delegation heads to Legends of Motown: Celebrating the Madison for Special Olympics Supremes at USA Games Training Saturday GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi March 3
By LaToya Hentz-Moore opening, Wilson and Tena Clark jsumsnews.com will be at the Museum for two GRAMMY Museum® Missis- programs March 9: sippi will explore the enduring Women in Music: Mary Wilson legacy and infl uence of Motown and Tena Clark education pro- Records’ premier recording art- gram will begin at 11 a.m. ists with the unveiling of Leg- An Evening with Mary Wilson ends Of Motown: Celebrating will begin at 7 p.m. and include a The Supremes March 3. “We are conversation moderated by Tena honored to showcase some of Clark Mary Wilson’s treasured memo- About The Supremes rabilia from her time with The Su- Founded as the Primettes in De- premes. Celebrating the history of troit, the Supremes became Mo- Mississippi artists is a necessary town’s most consistent hitmak- The Mississippi Link Newswire and important part of GRAMMY ers and the most popular female Museum®Mississippi,” said Ex- group of the ‘60s, bridging the The 2018 Special Olym- ecutive Director Emily Havens. worlds of pop and soul with their pics Mississippi (SOMS) Del- Curated by the GRAMMY Mu- polished singing style. Featuring egation will come together seum® in Los Angeles, the exhib- original members Mary Wilson, this Saturday at the Madison it will offer visitors a unique look Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, Healthplex Performance Cen- at the life and career of one of the much of their success was a result ter to begin training as a team most successful American singing of the tailor-made songs for them for this summer’s 2018 Special groups of the ‘60s, the Supremes, by Motown’s in-house writing Olympics USA Games. The through rare artifacts from the pri- and production team comprising event will take place July 1-6 vate collection of founding mem- Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier on the campus of the Univer- ber Mary Wilson. and Eddie Holland. At the height sity of Washington in Seattle. On display through Sept. 3, of the British Invasion in June SOMS Sports Director Terry the exhibit features rare photo- 1965, the group set a record for the Shinall will lead this group as graphs from the personal collec- most consecutive No. 1 hits by an Head of Delegation. He’s a vet- tion of Wilson; concert posters; American group when “Back in eran of 4 USA Games. tour books, fan memorabilia; and My Arms Again,” “Baby Love,” “It’s wonderful to see these an assortment of performance “Come See About Me,” “Stop! In athletes being rewarded for gowns, including: The Name Of Love” and “Where their hard work. Bringing the “Primette Pristine” gowns Did Our Love Go?” rose to the team together for the fi rst time worn in 1961, one of the earliest top of the Billboard singles chart. is always exciting and to have sets purchased by the Supremes By 1967 the trio had offi cially access to this facility is incred- when they were still known as the amended their name to Diana ible,” said Shinall. Primettes Ross and the Supremes, an ac- The Madison Healthplex “White De Mink” outfi t worn knowledgment of lead singer Performance Center will host on ABC’s “The Hollywood Pal- Ross’ rising star. That same year, Special Olympics Mississippi ace” in 1966 Ballard left the group and was re- Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 “Turquoise Freeze” dresses placed by Cindy Birdsong. Ross p.m. in track & fi eld, fl ag foot- worn during a 1967 appearance subsequently left the Supremes ball, power lifting, bocce and on “The Ed Sullivan Show” to launch a successful career as a swimming. “Red Hot” gown worn by Wil- solo recording artist and actress. “We are honored to host this son on “The Ed Sullivan Show” She was replaced by Jean Ter- inspiring group,” said Greg in 1970 for the debut of the new rell, and the Supremes’ hitmak- Centili, manager of the Madi- Supremes lineup featuring Cindy ing streak continued with such son Healthplex Performance Birdsong and Jean Terrell songs as “Up the Ladder to the Center. “We’ll do whatever we And more Roof” and “Stoned Love.” The can to help them succeed this “The Mary Wilson ‘Supreme’ trio continued to perform and re- summer in Seattle.” gown collection is a dream come cord into the ‘70s, with founding The Mississippi Delegation true for me,” said Wilson. “This member Mary Wilson keeping will also be measured for their collection is a gift that I give to the name and the music alive. uniforms and coaches will be all of those who have ever loved Later members included Scherrie educated on any rules changes music and glamour. As you look Payne (who replaced Jean Terrell) as well as concussion protocol. at all of these wonderful treasures, and Susaye Greene and Lynda For more information about please be reminded that three Laurence (who took Cindy Bird- Special Olympics Mississippi, little black girls’ dared to dream song’s place). visit, specialolympicsms.org. and made their dreams come The Supremes’ fi nal perfor- true. Thank you, Motown, and mance was at London’s Drury the thousands of fans all over the Lane June 12, 1977, at which world.” point Wilson disbanded the group In conjunction with the exhibit and retired the name.
Retirement Media Release
Dr. Maurice James wishes to thank all his patients for their dedication, patronage, and loyalty over his past several decades of practice. His offi ce located at St Dominic Medical Towers is now closed. The care of his patients has been transferred to Dr. Terrel Williams. Maurice James MD, Ophthalmol- ogy, P.A. Patient records may be obtained from the offi ce of Dr. Terrel Williams. Please contact his offi ce at (601) 981-1550. Or, patients may obtain their records by completing a ‘medical release’ form to Dr. Williams located at 3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 305, Jackson, MS 39216. STATE
10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 www.mississippilink.com MVSU to host annual Black History convocation Feb. 8
The Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Valley State Uni- versity will celebrate Black His- tory Month with its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Convocation. The event will be hosted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Walter Roberts Auditorium in the H.G. Carpenter Building. The general public is invited to at- tend. This year’s theme is “Heritage and Horizons: Embracing our Cultural History While Estab- lishing Cultural Change.” The keynote speaker is The Honorable Judge Latrice A. Westbrooks of the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Sen. Derrick T. Simmons visited A native of Memphis, West- brooks received her law degree with Danielle Joyner, owner/operator from the University of Detroit Westbrooks Mercy Law School. Upon gradu- of McDonald’s at State Capitol ation, she moved to Mississippi rights, as guaranteed in both the Court of Appeals, Nov. 8, 2016. and set a historical precedent by United States and Mississippi Westbrooks is a member of the becoming the fi rst African-Amer- Constitutions. Mississippi Bar, the Magnolia ican woman to serve as assistant In 2013, Westbrooks joined Bar Association, the American district attorney in the State of the City of Jackson under the Bar Association, the National Bar Mississippi’s Second Circuit administrative leadership of the Association, the National Con- Court District. late Civil Rights icon, Mayor ference of Black Lawyers, the Westbrooks later joined Attor- Chokwe Lumumba, as the inter- Capital Area Bar Association and ney Isaac Byrd as a contributing im-communications director. She the Metro Jackson Black Women member of the law fi rm Byrd and then joined the city attorney’s of- Lawyers Association. She is also Associates where she success- fi ce as the legal counsel for the a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha fully litigated various cases. Jackson Police Department. Af- Sorority, Inc. and a life member In December 2001, West- ter the passing of Lumumba in of the NAACP. brooks opened her law practice, 2014, Westbrooks rejoined the Last spring, Westbrooks was servicing numerous clients in private sector. named Outstanding Woman both criminal and civil matters. In January 2015, she was ap- Lawyer of 2017 by the Mississip- She successfully represented pointed to serve as the municipal pi Women Lawyers’ Association. people charged with serious of- judge for the City of Lexington Westbrooks is a resident of fenses by ensuring the protec- and served in that capacity until Lexington, Miss. and a member tion of her client’s constitutional her election to the Mississippi of Cade Chapel M.B. Church. Mississippi Arts Commission to host 2018 Governor’s Arts Awards
The Mississippi Link Newswire male dancer hired for the Jack- Picturing Mississippi, 1817- The Mississippi Arts Com- son Ballet by Thalia Mara, 2017: Land of Plenty, Pain and mission (MAC) will honor fi ve founder of the USA Interna- Promise. outstanding contributors to tional Ballet Competition. In V. A. Patterson is a Jackson, Mississippi arts at the 30th an- 1978, Keary was invited to Miss., native and was the fi rst nual Governor’s Arts Awards. join the New York City Ballet curator for the Manship House This event spotlights Missis- where he danced professional- museum, former executive sippi’s rich cultural resources ly for many years and learned director of the Craftsmen’s and honors those who make from the masters of American Guild of Mississippi and for- a lasting impact on the state ballet. After returning to Jack- mer executive director of Very through their vision and cre- son to pursue a law degree, Special Arts Mississippi. She ativity. This year’s event will Keary served on the board of worked for many years in the be especially notable, because Jackson Ballet, and in 1994, he museum fi eld and spent her it takes place during MAC’s became artistic director of the entire career promoting the 50th anniversary. organization, now Ballet Mis- arts in Mississippi. Patterson The awards ceremony will sissippi. Since then, Keary has continues to volunteer with take place at the Old Capitol led the growth of Ballet Mis- many community and arts or- Museum in downtown Jack- sissippi from 25 to more than ganizations today. As execu- son Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, 300 students, staged seasonal tive director for Very Special at 6 p.m., and a public recep- productions such as The Nut- Arts Mississippi, she worked tion at 4:30 p.m. will precede cracker, taught classes for USA with artists with disabilities to the ceremony. These events are International Ballet Competi- master their skills. One of her free of charge and open to the tion competitors and watched major accomplishments was public. Doors will open at 5 former students go on to dance bringing artwork into schools p.m. for public seating, which in prestigious programs around where students would receive is limited. the nation. up to 12 hours of instruction The 2018 recipients and Joe Overstreet is a painter, with an artist. awards are as follows: arts promoter and activist Yoknapatawpha Arts Coun- Steve Azar – Governor’s with an accomplished career cil has enriched the Oxford and Choice Award spanning more than 60 years. Lafayette County community David Keary – Leadership in ents in a milestone year for the nor’s Arts Awards recipient, as a hit songwriter, recording Born in rural Conehatta, Miss., with arts events and program- Performing Arts arts in Mississippi, the 50th an- Wyatt Waters. State of the Art artist, music producer, golfer Overstreet has spent much of ming for more than four de- Joe Overstreet – Excellence niversary of MAC’s founding (2017) pays artful tribute to and philanthropist. Describing his life and career in New York cades. The council offers 320 in Visual Art and the 30th anniversary of the Mississippi’s New State Capi- his music as “Delta Soul,” the and California. He is most rec- days of arts programming an- V. A. Patterson – Commu- Governor’s Arts Awards.” tol, where the Mississippi Arts title track from his debut al- ognized for his 1960’s protest nually, reaching 90,000 people nity Arts Leader The awards are presented to Commission came into being bum Waitin’ On Joe went to #1 paintings such as Strange Fruit each year. Its signature events Yoknapatawpha Arts Coun- individuals and organizations half a century ago. Image use on Country Music Television, and The New Aunt Jemima, a include monthly “art crawls,” cil – Arts in Community for outstanding work in visual, is courtesy of the Wyatt Wa- and from the same album, the piece which has been referred the Art-er Limits Fringe Fes- “These fi ve recipients have literary and performing arts, as ters Gallery in celebration of hit single “I Don’t Have To Be to as a national icon of the Civ- tival and the Fiber Festival. not only experienced great suc- well as community develop- MAC’s 50th anniversary. Me (‘Til Monday)” received il Rights Movement. A series The council has also created a cess in their respective fi elds, ment through the arts and arts The emcee for the ceremo- three Million-Air awards from from his later work called Me- sculpture trail with 19 works but each recipient has, in their patronage. Recipients do not ny will be Mississippi’s Poet BMI. The single is one of the ridian Fields incorporates steel as well as a program connect- own way, worked to effect pos- have to reside in Mississippi, Laureate, acclaimed author, top fi ve most played songs of wire cloth and is based on his ing artists with business pro- itive change, using the power but they must have signifi cant and Professor of English at the past decade on country ra- childhood experience of look- fessionals to help artists sus- of the arts to make our state ties to the state through some the University of Mississippi, dio. Azar is also founder of the ing at the world through the tain, market and manage their and nation a more colorful, ex- years of residency. Beth Ann Fennelly of Oxford, Mighty Mississippi Music Fes- screen door of his grandpar- craft as a business. In recogni- pressive and just place to live,” Each year’s poster for the Miss. tival, the Delta Soul Celebrity ent’s house in Meridian, Miss. tion of the effectiveness of its said Malcolm White, executive Governor’s Arts Awards cel- About the Recipients Golf Tournament and the Steve His piece The Basket Makers professional development pro- director of the Mississippi Arts ebrates the artistic heritage of Steve Azar is the offi cial Azar St. Cecilia Foundation, a is now on display at the Mis- gram for artists, YAC received Commission. “We are excited Mississippi. This year’s poster Music and Cultural Ambas- charitable corporation. sissippi Museum of Art as part a grant from the National En- to honor these worthy recipi- features art by 2010 Gover- sador of Mississippi as well David Keary was the fi rst of a bicentennial exhibition dowment for the Arts in 2016. www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11
PRESERVED Lift your eyes above Loving the circumstance without limits PART 2
By Shewanda Riley will. We will work to live out the By Pastor Simeon R. Green III Columnist on this earth. God wants us offering God an ultimatum. in our education. When we truth found in Ephesians 3:17- Special to The Mississippi Link to be encouraged. He wants If we tell God, “If you do come to our wit’s end and A number of 19: “And I pray that you, being It is amazing us to see Him bigger than not move in such-and-such realize that we need help, it years ago, my rooted and established in love, how God takes any problem and bigger than a time or in such-and-such a is then that we turn to God church home may have power, together with care of us. any situation. way, I am going to take this for the wisdom, the strength hosted a national all the saints, to grasp how wide We need to be With the present politi- matter into my own hands,” and the direction that only prayer confer- and long and high and deep is the wholehear ted cal system it seems totally He will let us do it and we He can give. ence with a few love of Christ, and to know this when seeking impossible for God to turn will usually end up failing. Psalm 143:10 tells us, hundred prayer love that surpasses knowledge – Christ for our this situation around. God Such an endeavor usually “Teach me to do thy will; for leaders from all over the nation that you may be fi lled to the mea- great situation. To come to has that power, but do we ends up being spoiled. thou art my God: thy Spirit is in attendance. The focus of the sure of all the fullness of God.” Him with a nonchalant at- have the faith? We need total We read in Philippians 4:6, good; lead me into the land conference was to strengthen Thinking about the connection titude will be disappointing submission to God’s will and “Be careful for nothing; but of uprightness.” When we those whose specifi c ministry between praying scripture and to Him. The Bible is God’s His way. Many times people in everything by prayer and truly believe and follow after is to pray for local, national and having a closer walk with God will; it is His last will and are not willing to submit to supplication with thanks- that, then we are looking to global church communities. brings to mind numerous natural testament. It is His will to God’s will and His way, yet giving let your requests be fi nd God’s way and have Him One of the speakers, Dana examples of this type of spiritual help us and to supply all they want Him to do some- made known unto God.” It lead us. We are acknowledg- Olson, gave a very thought- discipline. our needs according to His thing for them. They want to is more benefi cial to be will- ing His greatness and letting provoking workshop on how to Valentine’s season is the most riches in glory. The question gain something from Him. ingly patient and to allow Him know how much we are pray the scriptures. He said that wonderful time of the year for is will we really trust God to It is the same way with God to work in our lives as depleted. We are letting Him many people who struggle in some because fl owers, chocolate help us? We must reject the salvation. When we come to He sees fi t. We must not for- know how insuffi cient we their prayer life should focus on and jewelry symbolize the depth thought that it does not mat- Christ, we have to totally un- get that God operates on His are within ourselves, and we reading the scripture then spend of love and appreciation for oth- ter if this does not work out load sin, self and every pos- time schedule, not on ours. need to let Him know how time praying for God to show ers. right. session, just as Zacchaeus Getting overly anxious only desperately we need Him. what he wanted them to learn Whether you have someone, My desire is that God’s did. He was willing to un- frustrates matters and brings Next week, Part III, “Lift from the scripture. Olson also wish you had someone or wish church be encouraged along load everything and totally unbelief. Proverbs 14:12 your eyes above the circum- said that when you start praying you had a different someone, the line of faith, not just for submit. states, “There is a way which stance.” God’s word, you are less inclined it’s still a beautiful time to think divine healing, but in every If we hold the thought of seemeth right unto a man, Rev. Simeon R. Green III to pray your fl eshly desires. about how to show genuine love avenue of life. We need to going an alternate way, it will but the end thereof are the is pastor of Joynes Road However, according to Olson, to your signifi cant other, co- see God bigger, greater and only spoil things. We should ways of death.” Church of God, 31 Joynes praying scriptures is not simply workers, family and friends. able. Too many people look never be so foolish or so ig- Often as a human being, Road, Hampton VA 23669. reciting memorized prayers or What does this have to do at the surrounding circum- norant as to give God an ulti- we may struggle to work out He is a member of the Na- praying your favorite biblical with praying the scripture? Dur- stances. Many hearts are matum, “If you will, I will.” our own problems in life. We tional Association of Evan- verse (i.e. Jesus wept). Praying ing this time of the year, many failing because of fear, as We cannot get saved, healed can become overconfi dent in gelism Church of God, An- scriptures is a disciplined way will go to great lengths to show Luke said, of things coming or get our needs supplied by ourselves, in our ability and derson, Ind. to reading and then refl ecting how deep their love is because on your scriptural passage. 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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 www.mississippilink.com State of the 2018: The year of Union offers a ray of hope the black woman By Monica Simpson Executive Director, SisterSong By Marc H. Morial Marshall Plan is aimed not only at There is a reckoning afoot in this President and CEO combating poverty but at promoting country. On one side, Trump has em- National Urban League equality and eliminating disparities. boldened and embodied a virulent “It turns out that The plan calls for a comprehen- and reckless hate that targets women, advancing equal op- sive infrastructure initiative that black people and immigrants (among portunity and eco- rebuilds the nation’s roads, bridges, many others). Each day brings a new nomic empowerment rails, water systems, parks, commu- outrage. On the other side, #MeToo is both morally right nity facilities, affordable housing has followed #BlackLivesMatter as and good economics, and broadband. While our plan, like a hashtag-turned-movement, led by because discrimina- the administration’s, would lever- courageous truth-tellers who are sick tion, poverty and ignorance restrict age private dollars create millions of and tired of a violent and largely ig- growth, while investments in edu- jobs, it calls for a maximum public nored status quo. The conversation cation, infrastructure and scientifi c investment and a guarantee of busi- about race and gender in this country and technological research increase ness opportunities for American- has broken open, and now we must all it, creating more good jobs and new based businesses both large and contend with the truth of who we are wealth for all of us.” – President small. Such an infrastructure initia- as a nation. Bill Clinton tive should meet three conditions: While this may feel like scary and Since the presidential election • Maximized opportunities for unfamiliar territory to some, in real- last year, the Urban League Move- minority- and women-owned busi- ity, the U.S. is just catching up to an ment has been vocal in opposing nesses understanding and analysis that black Monica Simpson, the executive director of SisterSong, says that the work of black those of the new administration’s • A workforce development and women in this country have had for a women will help us understand and combat Trump’s agenda, with black women lead- policies which erode civil rights and job training program to bring mil- long time. Black women have never ing the fi ght opportunities for underserved com- lions of youth and young adults into had the luxury of ignorance – not to munities. But we have remained op- the construction industry for the fi rst police violence, not to the rampant sex- “Intersectionality” provides an analy- When Trump was fi rst elected, timistic that we could fi nd common time ual harassment and assault that women sis that explains why their treatment is black women were the least surprised. ground in the area of infrastructure • Investments in schools, libraries, experience at home, school and work. so much more extreme, and its impact We saw Trump coming from a mile development. community centers, recreation facil- In 2018, we should look to the work of so severe. away and we already knew how deep In his State of the Union address ities, parks, housing and broadband black women to see the path forward Just fi ve years after Crenshaw’s this country’s anti-woman and anti- earlier this week, President Trump internet access. for a troubled and divided nation. In a groundbreaking work, the reproduc- black sentiment ran. Now, more than sounded a hopeful but vague note A decade after the onset of the way, black women scholars and orga- tive justice movement was founded a year later, the work of black women on rebuilding the nation’s crumbling Great Recession, African Americans nizers have left breadcrumbs for us to by black women who, like Crenshaw, will help us understand and combat infrastructure: who were hardest hit have benefi ted follow to liberation, if we’ll only pay saw that their perspectives and experi- Trump’s agenda, with black women “Tonight, I am calling on the Con- least from the fragile economic re- attention. ences were being, once again, left out leading the fi ght. gress to produce a bill that gener- covery that followed. Despite laud- In 1989, legal scholar Kimberlé of the equation. Reproductive justice Let 2018 be the year of the black ates at least $1.5 trillion for the new able reductions in the black unem- Crenshaw coined the term “intersec- brought intersectionality and a global woman. infrastructure investment we need. ployment rate, it stubbornly remains tionality” in her paper for the Univer- human rights framework together Let 2018 be the year black women’s Every Federal dollar should be lev- double the rate for whites. Black sity of Chicago Legal Forumto explain with a nuanced understanding of U.S. brilliance, leadership and analysis are eraged by partnering with state and Americans continue to lag behind how black women’s oppression on the policies of reproductive coercion. The heeded at last. Let 2018 mark the be- local governments and, where ap- in wealth, income and homeowner- basis of gender combined with op- founding mothers of reproductive jus- ginning of a new era of listening to, propriate, tapping into private sector ship, and across all educational lev- pression on the basis of race to create tice rejected white feminism’s focus respecting, and trusting black women. investment – to permanently fi x the els. something altogether new, an experi- on the birth control and the legality of Just stop for a moment and imag- infrastructure defi cit … Together, Just as the original Marshall Plan ence of discrimination did not match abortion as too narrow, and described ine what might happen if we actually we can reclaim our building heri- virtually wiped out widespread pov- what either white women or black men a vision for a world, where we can all made those words a reality. tage. We will build gleaming new erty across Europe following World experience. This concept would lay prevent pregnancy if we want to, end a The day after the Alabama Senate roads, bridges, highways, railways, War II, the Main Street Marshall the groundwork for social justice or- pregnancy if we need to, and have and race, the hashtag #TrustBlackWomen and waterways across our land. And Plan has the potential to transform ganizing that now spans the globe, and raise children in healthy environments was all over social media. And yes, we we will do it with American heart, urban America. We also took inspi- provided a vocabulary for something and without fear of violence. should trust black women voters, be- American hands and American grit.” ration from Franklin Delano Roos- black women experience on a daily Reproductive justice broadened the cause they’ve kept us from the brink Analysis of the administration’s evelt, who confronted the twin cri- basis. While intersectionality risks di- lens of abortion rights to include low- many times. But black women’s wis- plan has found it “light on federal ses of massive unemployment and lution as an increasingly popular buzz- income women and women of color dom and contributions have so much funds and details.” Of the $1.5 tril- lagging infrastructure development word, the analysis it provides is a cru- “and” broadened the entire conversa- more to teach us all – and we’re going lion, only $200 billion would come with the New Deal Agencies. cial tool to cut through the noise and tion to recognize the ways in which to need to understand that if we hope from federal funds – which would The New Deal brought electricity understand the Trump administration’s U.S. policies denied motherhood to to keep Trump from dragging us back- be offset by unspecifi ed budget cuts. to rural America. The Main Street policies and their impact on different some women even while forcing it on ward. The National Urban League has a Marshall Plan can bring high-speed communities. others against their will. Like many other black women better and far more detailed plan. broadband to urban America. The Take for instance the recent Jane This framework is crucial to connect across the country, I was standing up in The Main Street Marshall Plan, New Deal virtually eliminated wide- Doe case, and similar cases, of the the dots among Trump’s reproductive my living room cheering and clapping From Poverty to Shared Prosperity spread illiteracy. The Main Street Trump administration blocking young policies. Trump wants to make birth my hands as I watched Oprah deliver is a forward-leaning investment of Marshal Plan can eliminate the ra- immigrant women from getting repro- control unaffordable, push abortion her passionate speech at the Golden $4 trillion over 10 years – $2 tril- cial achievement gap. ductive healthcare. The mistreatment out of reach, and punish women for Globes. The next day the media went lion for physical infrastructure such We urgently ask Congress to work of the “Janes” (as they’ve come to having children. What seems inconsis- wild with hopes for and critiques of a as roads, bridges and buildings, and quickly to build on the foundation of be called) at the hands of the Trump tent on the surface is, in fact, all part theoretical run for president – but they $2 trillion for human development, the administration’s emerging infra- administration targets them both as of one agenda to coerce and control a missed the point. While the thought of such as education, job training and structure plan, and join us in the ef- women and as immigrants, and the woman’s decisions about pregnancy, it made me smile, what I saw was an health insurance. The Main Street fort to transform America again. two identities cannot be pulled apart. childbirth, and parenting. invitation. How you can celebrate black history month
By Julianne Malveaux What will you do to celebrate February. He has commitments man who made our celebration ry A Family Game. An organi- Youngest Marcher: The Story NNPA News Wire Columnist Black History Month? Many will from the Washington Wiz- possible? zation called Urban Intellectuals of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Every year, the participate in programs at their ards, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Register To Vote. The strug- has developed two volumes of Young Civil Rights Activist by Association for schools or churches. Some will the Golden State Warriors and gle for the right to vote is an in- fl ashcards that explore aspects Cynthia Levinson will motivate the Study of Af- gather for lunches and dinners George Washington University. tegral part of our black history. of Black History. You can check young people to activism. Sit In: rican-American and refl ect on African-American Other teams, including the LA Rev. Jesse Jackson once said, them out on Facebook, www. How Four Friends Stood Up By Life and History history. However, I wonder how Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks, “The hands that picked peaches facebook.com/urban intellectu- Sitting Down by Andrea Davis selects a theme many will simply let the month are considering the effort as can now pick presidents.” There als, order their cards, and learn Pinkney and Brian Pinkney will for Black History of February slide without doing well. Williams isn’t represent- are lots of important races in more of our history. also motivate young people to Month. This year, the theme, anything to commemorate this ing an organization – he just had 2018, and you honor Fannie Lou Give A Child A Gift Of A take on activist roles. African Americans in Times of month. Carter G. Woodson, the a great idea and started calling Hamer, Medgar Evers, Dr. Mar- Black History Book. One of There are so many other things War, is meant to commemorate founder of ASALH and Black NBA team offi ces with his re- tin Luther King, Rosa Parks and my favorites, Preaching to the you might do to celebrate Black the end of World War I, the war History Month (originally Ne- quest. so many others with your vote. Chickens: The Story of Young History Month. Encourage your that supposedly made the world gro History Week), would be What will you do to celebrate Help Someone Make Black John Lewis, by Jabari Asim, friends, regardless of race, to “safe for democracy.” It is a war spinning in his grave, if he knew Black History Month? Will you History. In Georgia, state legis- celebrates a contemporary hero, learn more about the amazing that African Americans fought how few of us celebrate this mount an effort like Dr. Wil- lator Stacey Abrams, is running Congressman John Lewis. An- story of African-American sur- for the right to fi ght in, a war month. (Of course, black history liams? His independent effort for governor. She can win, too, if other, Minty: The Story of a vival and resilience despite the that saw African Americans go is also American history, and we will have an impact and ensure she can get the voter turnout and Young Harriet Tubman by Alan racism that defi nes this country. abroad to fi ght for democracy, ought to celebrate black history that NBA games commemorate fi nancial support that she needs. Schroeder, tells the story of the May your Black History Month only to come home and be op- every month of the year.) black history. What can you do? If you live in Georgia, you can Maryland icon who helped doz- be exciting and enlightening! pressed by segregation. Un- Eugene Williams Sr. (a re- Here are a few ideas: help this woman become the fi rst ens of enslaved people escape Julianne Malveaux is an au- doubtedly, there will be many tired educator in the D.C. area) Join ASALH (www.asalh. African American to be governor through the Underground Rail- thor and economist. Her latest programs designed to lift up reached out to professional bas- org). Memberships range from of a southern state. You can learn road (legend says it is hundreds, book “Are We Better Off? Race, this theme, which ASALH sees ketball teams to ask them to sing $45 for students to $100 (or more more about her and get involved but at Harriet Tubman Museum Obama and Public Policy” is as an opportunity to refl ect on Lift Every Voice and Sing, the for life memberships). What bet- in her campaign by checking her (operated by the National Park available via www.amazon.com the African-American role in all Negro National Anthem that was ter way to celebrate Black His- out at www.staceyabrams.com. Service in Church Creek, Mary- for booking, wholesale inquiries wars, including the contempo- penned by James Weldon John- tory Month than by supporting Help this sister make history! land) researchers say some of or for more info visitwww.juli- rary “war on terrorism.” son, at games in the month of the organization founded by the Make Learning Black Histo- the estimates are too high. The annemalveaux.com
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The Mississippi Link Newswire This February, Macy’s (NYSE:M) celebrates Black History Month by welcoming a host of innovators in fashion, entertainment, art, music, lit- erature and technology, who are pioneers in their industries. Innovation is one of the cor- nerstones of black culture, help- ing to propel trends, widely influencing pop culture, and changing the face of history. From music to science, black culture has created a wave of change that has helped drive the country to new heights. With innovation comes an extraordi- nary opportunity to push bound- aries, challenge the status quo, and make unprecedented waves. This year, Macy’s special guests will discuss how they blazed their own paths and how the connection to their heritage helped inspire their success. Macy’s will also celebrate those Rae Cox making a difference and impact- ing their local communities, to open a space where our com- and more. is a renowned speaker and has done by young innovators,” said Macy’s Metro Center (Wash- while helping to pave the way munity can engage with these “I am excited to be working taken her empowering message Cox. “There is never a better ington, D.C.) – Thursday, Feb. for future generations. artists as they share their life with Macy’s during Black His- of moving beyond gender ex- time to discuss the contributions 15 at 5:30 p.m. As part of Macy’s Black His- stories and inspirations.” tory Month to celebrate those pectations to live more authen- made by the black community, Macy’s Culver City (Los An- tory Month celebrations, actress, Rae’s rise from web series young and old whose innova- tically all over the country. Her and what an inspiration it is geles) – Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 writer and producer Issa Rae creator to one of Hollywood’s tion and talents are transforming work as an advocate landed her to be among those fighting for p.m. will appear at Macy’s Baldwin It-girls is nothing less than re- American culture and making a coveted spot as one of Glam- change.” Macy’s Center City (Phila- Hills in Los Angeles. Macy’s markable. Rae’s content has gar- undeniable contributions to art our magazine’s 2014 Women of At each of the Black History delphia) – Thursday, Feb. 22 at will also welcome Emmy®- nered millions of views online and entertainment,” said Rae. the Year. She is the recipient of Month events, Macy’s custom- 5:30 p.m. nominated actress and equal and two Golden Globe® nomi- Cox is a two-time Emmy- the Dorian Rising Star Award, ers will have an opportunity to Macy’s Herald Square (New rights advocate, Laverne Cox, nations for Best Actress for her nominated actress and Emmy- the Courage Award from the meet and greet with event spe- York City) – Thursday, Feb. 22 at Herald Square in New York hit show, HBO’s Insecure. Her winning producer best known Anti-Violence Project, The cial guests. For additional infor- at 6 p.m. with Laverne Cox City. Both will participate in web series, The Misadventures for her work on the critically Community Leader Award from mation on Macy’s Black Histo- Macy’s Union Square (San moderated conversations about of Awkward Black Girl was the acclaimed Netflix original - se the LGBT Center of New York ry Month festivities and special Francisco) – Thursday, Feb. 22 Black History, their inspirations recipient of the coveted Shorty ries Orange Is The New Black, City, was named one of The guests, please visit macys.com/ at 6 p.m. and innovation in showbiz. Award for Best Web Show, and where she plays the ground- Grio’s 100 Most Influential Af- celebrate. Macy’s Lenox Square (Atlan- “These upcoming Black His- her first book, a collection of es- breaking role of Sophia Burset. rican Americans, one of the Top Macy’s Black History Month ta) – Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 tory events serve as wonder- says, is a New York Times Best Her work as an actress and ad- 50 Trans Icons by the Huffing- events will be held at the fol- p.m. ful opportunities for Macy’s to Seller. Rae has graced the cover vocate landed her on the cover ton Post, one of Out magazine’s lowing stores: Macy’s Herald Square (New bring bold, ground-breaking and pages of major national me- of TIME magazine as well as Out 100, was ranked number 5 Macy’s Herald Square (New York City) – Saturday, Feb. 24 black innovators into our stores dia outlets including Essence, two Emmy nominations, back- on the 2014 Root 100 list and is York City) – Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. and to our communities,” said The Hollywood Reporter, Van- to-back SAG Awards for “Out- a part of Ebony’s Power 100. at 6 p.m. Macy’s Aventura (Aventura, Kristyn Doar-Page, Macy’s ity Fair, The New York Times, standing Performance by an “I am grateful to be work- Macy’s Baldwin Hills (Los FL) – Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 vice president of Diversity & CNN, VOGUE and TIME with Ensemble in a Comedy Series,” ing with Macy’s during Black Angeles) – Saturday, Feb. 10 at p.m. Inclusion Strategies. “As a re- appearances on The Tonight a Critic’s Choice nomination, History Month to contribute to 2 p.m. with Issa Rae Macy’s Herald Square (New tailer committed to celebrating Show with Jimmy Fallon, Good and consecutive NAACP Im- powerful conversations about Macy’s State Street (Chicago) York City) – Wednesday, Feb. trailblazers, Macy’s is thrilled Morning America, The View, age Award nominations. Cox the transformative work being – Thursday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. 28 at 6 p.m. Be a living monument. What do you stand for? The Mississippi Link Newswire The Center for Art & Public Exchange (CAPE) at the Missis- sippi Museum of Art (the Muse- um) and OurGlass Media Group have partnered with photogra- phers and communities across the city to produce a visual re- cord of what individuals choose to stand for at this moment in the state’s and city’s history, giving voice and a platform to a diver- sity of Mississippi people and imagination. A one-night pop up exhibi- tion and event at the Missis- sippi Museum of Art’s Museum PHOTO BY CAROLYNE COLE. PHOTO BY MARK GEIL. PHOTO BY MELANIE THORTIS. After Hours program Thursday, February 15, from 5:30 – 8:30 in making the project possible School’s concert choir, DJ Java, Stewpot Community Services of intense conflict also contain “#JXNStands is a grassroots p.m. will display a selection of is testament to the energy and and singer and R&B artist Kerry with clients of HeARTWorks art a history of an even stronger effort to aid in reshaping the nar- the more than 150 JXNStands willingness of Mississippi art- Thomas. A cash bar and food ministry; St. Phillip’s Episcopal fight for justice and equality,” rative of the capital city,” said portraits captured over the last ists and community members to will be available for purchase. Church; and others. said Tim Majors of Birmingham Franklin. “When I first came month. unite toward common goals.” The event is free and open to the Participating photographers, Stands. “We hope that by show- across this movement in Bir- “JXNStands invites residents At the JXNStands exhibi- public. all represented in the exhibition, casing the individuals and orga- mingham, I immediately knew of and visitors to Mississippi’s tion, the Museum will display Beginning in early January, include Carolyne Cole, Tala- nizations fighting the good fight, that we could (and should) cap- capital city to assume the role of approximately 20 photographic CAPE and OurGlass Media mieka Brice, Mark Geil, Imani we can inspire others around the ture that energy in Jackson. Ul- monument; to stand proudly for prints of portraits taken across Group collaborated with local Khayyam, T.J. Legler, George nation.” timately, it won’t be grandiose whatever value, belief or idea the city, as well as digital light photographers to capture por- “Sky” Miles, and Melanie Thor- The possibility of bringing the development projects, hotels or they believe belongs in the pub- projections that will give life to traits at Jackson events and lo- tis. Mark Geil, a photography community engagement to Jack- politics that will innovate what lic square,” said Julian Rankin, the entirety of the JXNStands cations including Lucky Town professor at Jackson State Uni- son emerged through conversa- we do here, but it is the people, managing director of the Cen- photo collection. Brewery and blues club Under- versity, has also enlisted his pho- tions between Majors and Brad and their ideas, beliefs and per- ter for Art & Public Exchange Projections are provided by ground 119 during Jackson Indie tography students to participate. “Kamikaze” Franklin, owner of sonal mantras that will tell Jack- at the Mississippi Museum of Significant Development, an ad- Music Week; Tougaloo College The JXNStands project is public relations, marketing, en- son’s story. And that’s what the Art. “This effort reinforces the vancement strategies company at the annual Dr. Martin Luther presented in conversation with tertainment and consulting firm hashtag is about!” purpose of CAPE to use visual founded by entrepreneur and King Jr. prayer breakfast; Jack- Birmingham Stands (#bham- OurGlass Media Group. JXN- To see the ever-growing col- art as an ignition point for com- community artist Daniel John- son State University; Foot Print stands), a similar effort begun Stands became a reality when lection of JXNStands portraits, munity conversation. The fact son. Performing live during the Farms, the largest agricultural in August 2017 in Birmingham, OurGlass Media Group and visit www.museumcape.org/jxn- that so many have collaborated event will be Isabel Elementary enterprise within the city limits; Alabama. “Cities with a history CAPE teamed up in late 2017. stands CLASSIFIED
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48 Web 46 Web 3.556 x 4 3.33 x 4 16 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Forward Lookers 32nd Heritage Luncheon Jackson State University • Jackson, Miss. • February 3, 2018
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By Kam Williams still had the composure and con- KW: Which do you prefer, act- dream of mine to do an action pare myself mentally to be on the KW: Larry Greenberg asks: Columnist fi dence to bring your A game in ing or singing? fi lm where I get to kick some butt. carpet. Once I’m in that frame of Do you have a favorite movie Born in Detroit on New Year’s front of that huge audience. DW: Acting and singing go KW: Harriet Pakula-Teweles mind, red carpets are easy. monster? Day in 1999, Diamond White DW: Well, thank you. hand-in-hand. Whenever you asks: With so many classic fi lms KW: When you look in the DW: The Demogorgon on made a huge splash auditioning KW: Have you ever seen that sing, you act out a story, espe- being redone, is there a remake mirror, what do you see? Stranger Things. for Fox-TV’s “The X-Factor” at video of James Brown and Lucia- cially in music videos. Acting is you’d like to star in? DW: I see a human who’s al- KW: Judyth Piazza asks: What just 13 years of age. She stunned no Pavarotti’s duet of “It’s a Man a muscle I like to use while sing- DW: The Bodyguard. ways changing. I never see the key quality do you believe all judges Simon Cowell and Brit- World?” ing. I’d say I’m defi nitely an artist KW: The Uduak Oduok ques- same person twice, because successful people share? ney Spears and wowed the crowd DW: I don’t think I have. fi rst. tion: Who is your favorite clothes there’s always something differ- DW: I think anyone who’s cre- with an unforgettable rendition of KW: You, of all people have to KW: Who have you been lis- designer? ent going on in my head. But I’ve ative is defi nitely a little crazy. It’s “It’s a Man World.” check it out. How did you come tening to lately? DW: I really like Gucci, but not always seen a strong black girl in tough to be courageous enough to That launched the multi-tal- to try out for the show? DW: I’ve been watching alot very expensive things that take the mirror since I was little. pursue a wild idea. ented ingenue’s singing and act- DW: I was dared to audition of SWV [Sisters with Voices] and away paychecks. Sorella’s really KW: Has that strength served KW: What’s the craziest thing ing career marked by memorable by one of my friends. So, when I Aaliyah videos. nice, too. you well in your career? you’ve ever done? voicework on some of today’s went in, I wasn’t really worrying KW: What are you working KW: Ling-Ju Yen asks: What is DW: In the fi lm industry and DW: Auditioning for X-Factor. most-popular animated shows: about whether the judges might on, musically? your earliest childhood memory? in the music business, you don’t But I still do something crazy ev- “Transformers: Rescue Bots,” be super-mean or super-intense. DW: Tomorrow, I’m releasing DW: The day a classmate see many dark-skinned females eryday. Disney’s “The Lion Guard” and I was just there to have fun, and the video for my song “Cleopa- painted on my Juicy Couture being shown in the light they de- KW: The Anthony Mackie “Pinky Malinky.” She’s also been felt that whatever happened, hap- tron.” And I’ll be dropping a new blouse at school. That was the day serve. I’m hoping to change that question: Is there anything that making live-action movies and, pened. single every month until I go on I realized I was a bourgie kid. I because how we’re represented you promised yourself you’d do here, talks about reprising the role KW: Speaking of fun, have tour later this year. They’re all was about fi ve. My mom got mad is really important. That’s some- if you became famous, that you of Tiffany in Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! you had fun doing Boo! and Boo written by me. No fake songs. and complained at the school like thing I carry with me all the time. still haven’t done yet? A Madea Halloween. 2!? So, I’m letting people inside my Madea. KW: Do you have a generic DW: I hate using the word Kam Williams: Hi Diamond, DW: Yeah. And I actually had head. KW: What is your favorite question that I could ask other ce- “famous.” I don’t think it means I’m honored to have this opportu- more fun making the second one, KW: In terms of acting, do you food to eat? lebrities? much anymore, because there are nity to speak with you. because I was less nervous about prefer live-action or voiceover DW: I like really, really, really DW: I have a good one. Ask so many people all over the inter- Diamond White: My pleasure, working with [director/co-star] work? pastas. A good fettuccine Alfredo them to share a thought that net who are famous for no reason. Kam. Tyler Perry. DW: I’m a really big fan of car- with chicken and shrimp is my they’ve never even put on paper? I see myself as successful. It’s al- KW: I just fi nished watching KW: Was it hard working op- toons, and I’ve been doing anima- go-to. KW: Is there any question no ways been a goal of mine to buy your original audition for “The posite so many comedians? tion for awhile, but I’ve got to say KW: The Viola Davis ques- one ever asks you, that you wish my mom a house in L.A. that’s X-Factor.” It literally left me in DW: Not really. Whenever I’m live-action because there’s a lot tion: What’s the biggest differ- someone would? ten times better than our home in tears. in a room with funny people, I more going on. And it’s more fun ence between who you are at DW: It’s always the simple Detroit that burned down. DW: Really? kinda just play off of them. My to be able to watch as well as lis- home as opposed to the person questions, like: How are you feel- KW: What advice do you have KW: Absolutely. It was espe- role here wasn’t to be funny. It ten to myself, even though some- we see on the red carpet? ing today? No one ever asks: how for anyone who wants to follow cially moving because of Simon was just to give people a hard time times I hate what I look like. DW: That’s a very interesting are you actually doing? in your footsteps? Cowell’s condescending tone which I do naturally. [Chuckles] KW: And do you prefer doing question. At home, I’m really to KW: Well, how are you doing? DW: Have a goal, but don’t towards you even before you KW: Is a Boo 3! already in the TV or fi lm? myself. I can write in my journal DW: I’m about to get my hair have a fi xed plan on how to get started singing. It was like he was works? DW: Film. I really want to get and listen to music for hours. I done. And I always feel really there. Be fl exible and make smart deliberately trying to make you DW: I have no idea. I’m not in into indy fi lms and play some like to be social, but some people good after getting my hair done. choices, because you don’t want nervous. 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By Terri Schlichenmeyer mented,” says Oliver, and this she was “supposed to write about a library in her hometown (since Columnist book helps “fi ll that void.” the Race Problem” – problem reconstructed). As a girl, Terry Read this. And that. Read When Frederick Douglass was, that wasn’t her interest. McMillan never even considered what’s next to it, what’s above was a young man, for instance, As one of the best students in that black people could write it, and the next page. Read it, he was owned by a “kind and his eighth grade class, Malcolm books. because words soar. Read it be- tender-hearted woman” who X dreamed of being a lawyer un- And, on the subject of diversi- cause you can. As you’ll see in taught him to read. Before he til a teacher put him down with ty in children’s literature, Walter “Black Ink,” edited by Stephanie fully understood the process, words meant to “be realistic.” Dean Myers says, “In the middle Stokes Oliver, it wasn’t always however, she turned “evil,” but Instead, it lit a fi re in young X’s of the night, I ask myself if any- so. Douglass was undaunted. See- spirit and drove him to be suc- one really cares.” Stephanie Stokes Oliver pulls Words feel playful, with Colson For two hundred years of this ing that which was started as a cessful. By virtue of reading this far together African-American lit- Whitehead; and like precious country’s history, it was illegal means to a better future, he used Maya Angelou was prodded here, you know you’re a reader. erary giants who seem to make gems with Maya Angelou. for a person with black skin to “various stratagems” and found to read by a neighbor who gave But what kind of meaning does literacy something that should This is one of those books that read. Also illegal was writing in unaware “poor white children” Angelou a voice. Toni Morrison the written word hold? For the be in bold neon letters. Indeed, you can browse, fl ip through, words that made sense; slaves who helped him fi ll in the blanks. looks at writing, in part, as “… twenty-seven African-American the essays you’ll fi nd in here will and consume at leisure, with who defi ed the law faced severe Books helped Ta-Nehisi awe and reverence and mystery writers included in “Black Ink,” make bookworms want to stand essays of varied lengths and in- punishment, as did their teach- Coates to learn who he was, and magic.” Stokely Carmi- words are everything. up and cheer. terests. If you are a reader or a ers. Because of that, the story while Booker T. Washington saw chael was a bookworm (and was Beginning with slavery still Reading is a superpower, in writer, or both, “Black Ink” will of “full literacy among African a schoolroom as “paradise.” Zora teased mercilessly for it). Jamai- fresh, and wrapping up with a Solomon Northup’s essay; and be a delight. Americans has yet to be docu- Neale Hurston once claimed that ca Kincaid bemoans the loss of former President’s thoughts, an old friend, with Roxane Gay. Read this.
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